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Impact of Blocking Diodes on Fault Current Behaviour in Photovoltaic Arrays under Line-Ground and Line- Line Faults Aye Aye Mon; Han Phyo Wai
The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science (IJCS)
Publisher : AI Society & STMIK Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33022/ijcs.v14i1.4727

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The maximum power output from a photovoltaic (PV) array is reduced by abnormal situations like faults and partial shading. In order to improve reliability, efficiency and safety in PV systems, fault analysis in solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays is crucial. Blocking diodes play a crucial role in photovoltaic (PV) arrays by preventing reverse current flow and improving system reliability under fault conditions. This paper investigates the impact of blocking diodes on fault current behavior in PV arrays subjected to Line-to-Ground (L-G) and Line-to-Line (L-L) faults. A comparative analysis is conducted between PV arrays with and without blocking diodes to evaluate their effect on fault current magnitude, and power loss. Results indicate that blocking diodes significantly limit reverse fault currents, thereby reducing system damage and enhancing fault isolation.The presence of blocking diodes modifies the I-V characteristics of the PV array, influencing fault detection methodologies. The performance results of 25 kW PV array system are revealed by using a Matlab/Simulink model of 10×5 size of solar array.
Voltage Sag and Swell Mitigation Using Dynamic Voltage Restorer in Grid Connected PV System Win Sandar; Han Phyo Wai
The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science (IJCS)
Publisher : AI Society & STMIK Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33022/ijcs.v14i1.4729

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Three transformers and twelve feeders make up the Mandalay Zone (2) substation in Pyigyitagon Township. The industrial load feeder is load feeder B, which has a 45 MVA and 132/11 KV capacity. Other feeders include A, B, C, D, E, F and the Awarat/55 feeders. A number of faults in the industrial load feeder B may result in different voltage sags. The load feeder B can meet voltage swell when the sudden load decrease, fault clearance, capacitor starting, unbalanced loads, lightning strikes, grid overvoltage, etc., appear. A dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is connected in series between the source and protected load feeder B in order to compensate for voltage sag and swell in the suggested system. The DVR's design is taken into account for a 0.5 sag in voltage. The compensation voltage is produced by the DVR's voltage source inverter and sent into the grid via the injection transformer after the DVR first detects voltage sag and swell. To return it to normal, the DVR absorbs excess voltage during a swell or injects the missing voltage during a sag. The synchronous reference frame theory is used for the control of DVR. The load voltage is approximately 9.02 kV after all feeders and faults have been compensated for, and the rated values have been restored. For every feeder and all faults, the THD% on the voltage of the faulted phase A is less than 5%. After compensation, the THD% for the remaining phases is approximately 5%. Likewise, the THD% on current is less than 5% for every phase and all faults. The DVR can only make up for for grid side voltage sag brought on by different faults. During faults, the solar plant's AC power output dropped.